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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-14

The original comedy. The Two
Johns" was presented to good audi
ence by Stewards excellent company at
Harper's theatre last evening. The COM
edy is what might be called burlesque
on Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors"
though of course it does not begin to sp-
prosch the great masters production.
The fun commences upon the rise of the
curtain and grows better as the play pro-
crosses. The main part of the business
is the adventures of Peter and Philip
Johns, cousins. big, fat-faced fellows,
one of whom is continually making love
tout Of book to every susceptible
female be meets, continually beating his
creditors and leaving town between two
days, and the other John, who closely
resembles him, is constantly happening
around, just in time to catch the punish.
ment which belongs to the other fellow
In the second act. these two, perso mated
by John Stewart and Paul Dresser, intro.
duce some very comical business. There
is good deal of tiresome stuff in the
third act that might be advsntageously
omitted. A most pleasant part of th,
evenings entertainment is the excellen
rendering of the quartette. duo and sole
singing by the members Of the company
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-14

Our Christmas opening of ladies' hand
kerchiefs will be characterized this year
by a special sale on these goods on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this
week.
We quote the following prices: Ladies'
linen hemmed>stitched handkerchiefs,
colored borders, sold regularly at Is cts.
this sale will be 2 cts.
Ladies' pure linen hemmed-stitched
handkerchiefs, both white and colored
borders. good value at 20 cents; will be
10 cents.
Ladies' embroidered white handker-
chiefs. both hemmed, stitched and scol
loped, good quality. pure linen. worth 81
cents; are. for this sale, 10 cents.
Handsome line Of fancy hemmed
stitched and elsborately embroidered
hsndkerchiefs, sheer linen and fine DUAL
ity, worth from 40 to so cents; will be al
attraction at 25 cents.
Included in this lot at 25 cents we will
place fifty dozen gents Japanese sill
hsndkerchiefs, 20-inch size and hemmed
stitched, same goods as are sold elsewher
for so cents.
All other handkerchiefs in proportion
Positively for Thursday, Friday and Sat
urdsy. N. ARNOLD,
| Davenport. Iowa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-14
A SERIOUS SITUATION.

Many Lives in Peril at Harper's The
AREA Dangerous Fire In the Build
ing During the Two johns Per-
Torrance.
Those who thrust care, concern and |
anxiety aside and composed the large au-
dience that sat through three hours Of |
solid merriment in Harper's theatre last
evening, probably had no idea of the
peril they were in during part of the
evenings performance. Had anyone
dreamed of this there might have been a
horror 10 Rock Island. such as are often
read about, but seldom brought home to
realization.1
Clemann & Salzmann's furniture stores
occupy the entire Second avenue front of
Harper's theatre building-not used by
the theatre itself-the first floors being
the salesroOms, while above are the mans
ufacturing, repairing and upholster:ng
shops The latter department is on the
third floor and Immediately joining the
theatre. At about 7:30 last evening,
while the audience was assembling in the
theatre, Mr.. Geo. Trenkenschuh, one of
the upholsterers, went up to the shop
with kerosene lamp, which exploded
aud set his apron on fire. He tore the
burning garment from him, but the
flames had been communicated to the res
mainder of his clothing and to the mate
rial used in upholstering. He fought the
flames as best be could until he found it
| useless work, when he went to the door
and gave the alarm. Mr.. Clemann and
a number of workmen were quickly by
his side, and by prompt and decisive
action the flames were subdued, though
not until after considerable property had
been destroyed. The facts were not
communicated to the people in the thea
tire, and the curtain was rung up at
$50 o'clock, though, even then the dan
ger had not entirely passed.
About the middle of the performance
someone in the gallery detected the
smell of smoke and said something about
''fire" and was about to give the alarm,
but some one setting near had the pres
ence of mind to entreat silence and the
two went out to investigate. Down
stairs they learned the particulars. Sew
eral in the audience heard the word
spoken in the gallery, and expressions of
horror came over their countenances
Had the crank been allowed to speak his
impulse tbs result can be better imagined
| than penciled.
The damage in general way Will
5 amount to only few dollars.
: THIS MORNINGS FIRE.
At $50 this morning fire broke out in
the little mustard factory building, a
2l7 Eighth street. and occupied by ,
: man named Johnson The cause was
defective flue. and the fire was 9uenchet
O after destroying the roof to the extent Of
$75. There was the usual terrible clang
q ing of bells from the First to the Seventh
wards, and the display of juvenil,
: bravado, such as attend the turning on
: of the fire department in Rock Island
: The Franklins and Phoenix had the fir
0 under control before half the companie:
:, turned out, but they had to get out AM
arouse the natives all the same.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-14

The bazaar conducted by the ladies Of
Trinity parish in Harper house block, is
proving fine success. Many useful
fancy articles have been sold. and bust
ness men have generously improved the
opportunity of helping the ladies of the
church by taking meals with them there.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-14

Mrs. c. NJ. Crow has removed to No.
31a Brady street, Davenport, telephone
No. So, where may be seen a beautiful
line of cut flowers, boquets. holly and
mistletoe. for wreathing and for decors-
tons. flowers for coronations, funerals
and parties. Those desiring to purchase
anything in her line would do well to give
her a call
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-14

The West End Progressive Euchre club
was entertained in elegant style by Mr..
and. Mrs. W. s. Knowlton last evening.
A most delightful evening was spent.
Miss Grace Means gave an afternoon
reception to her friends the other day {.
An elaborate luncheon was served, and
the affair afforded much enjoyment to all
participating.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-14
Attention Ladies and Gentleman.

To all who desire purchasing useful
presents for the holidays, Lloyd & Stew
art wish to say that they have very
handsome line of plush ties. perfumed
suspenders. silk umbrellas, seslskin caps,
etc.. ETC., which have been ordered ex-
pressly for such trade, and they invite
Inspec ton before purchasing, firmly be'
lieving that you can be suited.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-14

Boys Overcoats, wholesale
price $3.50, one-fourth off and
you get 'em for 1892.
Better One, wholesale price
$4OO, one-fourth off and you
get 'em for $500.
Nice Cape Overcoats, whole
s lie price $500, one-fourth off
and you get 'em for 1915.
Mems Overcoats, wholesale
price $500, one-fourth off and
you get 'em for 1925.
Heavy Union Cass, wholesale
price $500, one-quarter off and
you get 'em for $500, and hun
dreds of bargains equally in
teresting.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-14
BRIEELETS.
Fine sauerkraut at Mays.

Fine sauerkraut at Mays.
Charms at Will r. Johnsons
Bracelets at Will r. Johnson's.
Florida oranges at c. C. Truesdsle's.
Mexican silver at Will r. Johnsons.
Plush caps at half price at NJ & KS.
Fine silverware at Will r. Johnson's.
Bellflower apples at c. c. Truesdale's.
Gold headed canes at viii R. John:
sons.
A full assortment: of drums at the
Fair"
Special underwear sale at Krauses,
Davenport.
Lamps from Is cents to so cents at the
"Fair."
Special underwear sale at Krauses,
Davenport.
Oranges 25 cents per dozen at F. G.
Youngs.
Dancing school at Armory hall Thurs
day night.
Don't stop the clock at W. r. john
sons.
Choice mixed nuts and candies at F. G.
Youngs.
Special underwear sale at Krause's,
Davenport.
Get your Xmas present of viii R.
johnson.
Special underwear sale at Krauses,
Davenport.
The cap sale at NJ. & KS. comes to a
close tomorrow.
One dollar caps so, so cent caps %
cents. at NJ. & KS.
Mr. Z. D. Folsom has returned from a
weeks visit TO Sterling.
Remember the special ssles at NJ. & KS
are for two days only.
Easy chairs made to order at Glenn
ann & Salzmann's.
Very fine chamber suits for the. hoh
days at Clemsnn i Salzmsnn's.
Do you notice how the clothing kid
follow NJ & Kohn's foot prints?
NJ. & K want more cash and less WIN
ter clothlng-now is the time 10 invest.
Dancing school at Armory hall Thurs
day night. Admission thirty-five cents
Useful holiday presents in fine parlo
| e Sal L
old stand.
Florida oranges, bananas, malag
grapes and nice eating apples at c. J
Longs.
Elegant BRUSSELS carpets have bee
received especially for the holiday trad
at Clemann & Salznann's.
McCabe Bros. will carry out the
promise to offer some very special bal
gains at o'clock every night this week
Kann & Flemming are ready to sho'
l you something new in the way of usefr
, Christmas presents in the line of furn
., ture.
: Engineer Allen Hamilton of the c., I
u l. & P, welcomed young knight of tn
> throttle at his home on Elm street yeste
d day morning.
e Tomorrow night after o'clock, 25 ct
J each, IN McCabe Bros. book department
= None before or after tomorrow evenir
e al this price.
T For real genuine useful present the
o is nothing more appropriate than an ell
CANT parlor or chamber suite. You c.
find just what you want at Clemann
Y Sslzmsnn's.
y Tonight after : o'clock, children's
wool mitts at cents a pair; gen
v Scotch wool gloves IS cents at MEGA
Of Bros. Tomorrow night it will be CT
s. Chat and Good Cheer at 25 cents eac
y None before or after at this price.
d The rush at McCabe Bros. after t
: coal hods advertised at S apiece, for !,
evening, made it impossible for people
move through the jam, and the sale b
to be stopped in order to relieve the pr
70 sure. by getting part of the crowd @
il into the street.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-14
The Us.

The Young Women's Christian Tenn
perance Union will hold anniversary ex.
ercises at the Y. NJ G. A. rooms at 4
O'Clock Saturday afternoon. The US.
will therefore complete the first year of
their existence in Rock Island and are in
fourishing condition as the reports of
their officers will show. An interesting
programme has been prepared for the
occasion and pleasant evening may be
looked for. The Us. invite all interested
in the aim Of the society TO attend.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-14

Having been troubled for number of
years with a chronic sore throat, con-
cluded to try DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup.
A single bottle permanently cured me.
R. W. ANDERSON,
2S6 W. Pratt St, Baltimore. Md.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-14

Trio lodge, No. 81. A. F. & A. NJ,
will meet in special communication
Thursday evening. Dec. Is, at 100
p. M, for work. Visiting brethren cor>
daily invited. By order W. NJ.
w, B. PETIT. See.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-14

We want to close out about SO doz. of
odds and ends in underwear, taken out
of our wholesale stock. To accom>
plish this we offer them at manufac,
tuners prices. RoBT. KRAUsK,
Davenport, Iowa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-14

Agents-We want first class men who
are already travelling statesmen, to carry
oil samples as a side line.
MANUFACTURERS OIL Co,
Cleveland, Ohio.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-14

After diphtheria, scarlet fever, or pneu-
monia. Hoods Sarsaparilla will give
strength to the system, and expel all
poison from the blood.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-14
Our Last Special Sale for 1887.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Dec. Is, 16 and 18th
TEN PER CENT DISCOUNT
on all wool aud half wool
4 DRESS GOODS
DO NOT MISS THIS SALE
Our assortment of suitable
HOLIDAY PRESENTS
is simply immense.
1t will pay everyone to look at our
goods and prices before buying their
CHRISTMAS GIFTS. AUG. STEFFEN.
Cor. Second and Harrison Sts.,
Davenport. Iowa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-14
TILLERS OF THE SOL
The Farmers Institute at Port By
ron.

OrganixaI ION Perfected, Election Of
Onicers, Etc...-Address by Prof. D..
II. southwell.--Annua Meeting
Hereafter.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-14

All the Furniture and Household Goods
of A F. Fleming for sale at low prices
Immediately. 221 Eighteenth street.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-14

Tenderloin, spare RIBS. sausage meat,
kettle>rendered and leaf lard. pigs feet,
etc., at J. s. Gilmore's pork house.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-14
% Per Cent :!

at time of purchase. Just think
what that means2
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-14

D. ROY BOWLBY, 1925 Second Ave.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-02

.ua;rst the enforcement of the deed,
and for this the recent case OF Deans Y.
Robertson il cited. In that case 1t was
held that though the security may be
invalid because of the statutory declara-
ton. vet where the grantor comes into a
conrt IF eouity to be relieved he must
himself offer to do equity. But Ine iac.s
here are entirely different Inc CON-
plainant exhibited his bill ior reiiei
upon other grounds. Nothing Is saio III
the original bill of the inyalidlty Oh the
deed because of the failure by the mer.
chant to pay his privilege tax, ana II
was only when the merchant py ms
cross bill sought affirmative rellei tna1
the complainant defendant TO the cross
bill) interposed the objection upon
which the decision of the chancehoI
finally rested. The infirmity declared
by the statute adhered to the contract
in whatever court it might arise Tor ex-
animation; it is as valid defense IN
equity as at law, and though court OF
equity in conformity to an equltaoie
maxim would decline TO grant relief 10
one invoking its aid unless upon terms
of his doing equity, this maxim mas no
application where he who must claim
under the condemned contract calls
upon the court for its aid. 1t was upon
an issue made on the cross bill that the
investigation followed, and the decree
properly declared the invalidity OF the
security. This having been done, the
claim of the appellant to enforce the
deed was finally determined against
him, and he is not injured by the form
of the decree by which he is perpetually
enjoined from proceeding under it. De
cree affirmed.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-02
A Premium on SIoth.

1t begins to look as if not only the
soldiers who were disabled in the ser
vice of the United States and those
dependent on them are to be pensioned,
but likewise all who were in the army,
whether disabled or not, their heirs and
assigns forever. In this connection we
have been struck by the remarks of the
New York EUening Post on the passage
by the House of the bill to pension all
dependent soldiers and dependent pa
rents of soldiers. Among other things
it says:
But the worst part of the bill is that
which makes dependence" gauge of the
right to draw pension. 1t is 4 premium
on sloth, encouragement to indepen-
dence. When we read the piteous tales OF
hardship endured by ex-soldiers after
twenty-three years Of peace-hardship not
traceable to military service in any way
whatever-we sometimes wonder what
must be the condition of the ex-Confeder-
ates to whom no pension ever comes, no
matter what degree of disability may have
been incurred by them in addition to the
loss OF the great battle itself. How do
these men get living? Who supports
them
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-02
The Pardoning Power.

The country pauses to hear from the
Old War Horse, The CLARION, and the
"offcial journal of the State" on the
Thomas-pardon question. Silence is
golden, so it is said.-MeTidian Nelns.
The CLARION replies that the people
have conferred upon Governor Lowry
thepower to grant reprieyes and pardons,
and it prefers to believe that in exercis-
ing the power he acts eonscientiously.
1t has no reason to believe otherwise.
If it be true, as has been stated, that
Thomas is in such condition Of bad
health as places him beyond hope of
recovery and makes his death a. an
early day a certainty-that has always
been considered good ground for par
don. The records of pardons in this
and other States TEEN with instances of
pardons granted for no other reason.
1t may be that the Governor of Mis-
sissippi should not be vested with the
pardo1ing power. The CLARION would
like to hear that question discussed in 8
Constitutional Convention assembled in
Jackson about March or April of next
year.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-02

THE report of Hon. David johnson,
Superintendent of the Penitentiary,
which we publish to day, shows graft
flying improvement in the condition of
the Penitentiary convicts. None are
now employed on farms, or at occupa-
tons preiudicial to local mechanics. All
arc reported to be in good health, well
fed and clothed, and otherwise kindly
treated. There are 4S4 employed on
works of internal improvements-rail-
roads and levees-13 in cutting wood
for the Penitentiary, and 1s4 are kept
within the walls. Mr.. johnson pays
Just compliment to the efficient FIRE
companies Of Jackson for their prompt
and effective work at the recent fire.
the damage not exceeding two hundred
dollars. "Uncle David" has proven
what his friends promised that he would
be, the right man for the place.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-02
Report of Hon. David Johnson, Su-
perintendent of the PenItentlary.

To the Honorable Board of Control Missis-
sippi Ptnitentiary:
In compliance with your orders visited
the convict camp at Dohomey, Bolivar
county, in charge of J p Withers. / pro-
cured the service of DIR. II. L. Sutherland,
of Bolivar, and proceeded to inspect the
convicts and herewith transmit to you our
report:
found at this camp 6fty-one, all well
clothed, and from all information and APP.
pearance they are we'll fed, and have good
comfortable quarters to sleep in at night.
Measurably, no sickness among them, and
all seem to be cheerful. These convicts
are employed getting out cross ties for
railroads.
| then proceeded TO Ledbetter Camp,
Coahoma county, where found eighty-one
convicts in charge of Fisher & Yeager.
Having employed the services of DIR. J J
Slack, OF Friars Point, we proceeded to
inspect them, and herewith transmit to
you our report:
These convicts were not in as healthy
condition as those at Dohomey. | ques-
toned them all separately, and nearly
every one complained Of rough treatment
tor two mouths before coming here They
complain OF not having shoes sufficient to
keep them comfortable during the cold
spell in December, and several of them
show sign of frost-bite. These convicts
now are we'll clothed, and have good shoes
and all say they are getting plenty to eat.
| examined their victuals and found il
we'll cooked, consisting of pork, Irish po-
tatoes. beans, molasses, coffee once a day.
with corn and -four bread. They are en-
gagged in building levee and seem to be
building up and all appear to be well
satisfied.
These are the only camps in the swamp
where conyicts are worked. None now
remain on farm work. Convicts are dis
tributed as follows: 81 at Dohomey.
Washington county 81 at Ledbetter Land
ing, Coahoma county 131 @. & S. /. K. X.
between Ripley and Pontotoc l3l Kansas
City r. r., east of Aberdeen; ISL at
Hattiesburg, G. & S. l. K. r. 1S9 in the
the walls; l3 at cutting wood for Peniten-
tiary, at Hoskins' Camp, Brookhaven.
am distributing the new rules and reg
ulations as fast as l can get around, and
by strictly enforcing them, think con-
siderable improvement will be made in
the treatment of convicts.
AT o'clock p. m. 18th inst, the wash
house in the walls, caught fire from a
defective fiue, and was partially DESTROYED.
/ was not present, but learn that all the
fire companies in the city promptly re-
sponded to the call and did noble work in
saving other buildings, for which they de-
serve many thanks. The loss was about
two hundred dollars.
Respectfully submitted,
DAVID JOHNSON,
Superintendent Penitentiary.
Jackson, Miss, Jan. %, 1887.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-02

dissolved. tits lamentable that =,
separate systems of law and eon;. IS have
the multitudinous evils folloTins vii
the separation, but so long a. s ifos
Proach to the civilization Of IT, ms y,
lists by the constitution tbs e age e..
creates cannot disregard it AMI gSple i
maintain it, according to The anu nus,
rules on the subject. 'e settled
By these rules the remedy Of ~
ty against an execution was in tk ,ne pan.
from which 1t was about to ISSUE No 'o .
versed and injunction dissolvs5 Re.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-02
Senator Georges Letter.

The timely letter of Senator George to
the Railroad Commissioners will be read
with profound interest. 1t treats of
matters of vital Importance to the
State.
1t is not surprising that he should
speak with some feeling concerning the
action of the Federal Court referred to
by him, which had the effect of nullify-
ing a law of Mississippi declared
TO be constitutional by the Su-
preme legal tribunal of the land If
Judge Hill has the right to nullify this
law he would have the same right to
nullify the recent act of Congress in
tended to regulate inter State commerce,
should it receive the approval of the
President. But the attempt by Judge
Hill to exercise, with reference to a
Federal law, the powers he claimed to
be possessed of with reference to State
law, would be characterized in terms
much more severe than any Senator
George has seen fit to use. There is lit.
tie danger of any such contingency.
Senator George is squarely in favor o.
State regulation Of railroads. His rea
sons cannot be gainsaid; but, aside from
this, the weight of his great name viii
go far towards stopping the stupid out
cry against the Commission. Some o
the most influential papers in the State
aided by others without any infuenc
at all, have decried the honest efforts 0
the people to rid themselves of the dom
ination of the railroads, until in SOM
portions of the State there is a feeling
of alarm lest the next Legislature shal
undo what the Legislature of 1882 die
The well-matured opinions of Judg
George are reassuring, and give strengt
to the belief often expressed by tn
CLARIoE, that the State is not yet pre-
pared to take step backward.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-02

SOME miners near Neck's, Montana
Territory, seized and held A. J. Selig-
man, Jr., as hostage to secure the pay
ment of their wages-$75, 000-who tele-
graphed his father in New York that if
the company owning the mine did not
pay up he would not answer for the
company's property or himself. The
money vas forwarded by ]. & w. Selig-
man & Co., who own but portion of
the mining company's stock, and Mr..
Seligman was released. The Geographic
account of the affair states that the
miners treated Mr.. Seligman with the
utmost respect and courtesy"
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-02

patriotism in the knowledge that the
country is ready to fight at the drop of
hat, but war once entered upon would
soon become a very serious matter. 1t
should be avoided by all honorable
means, and there are needed at Wash
ington just now, men who viii not allow
their patriotism to get the better of
their judgment